1. CSD Group Advising for summer/fall 2015

2. CSD Mission Statement The fundamental role of WCU is to develop a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members learn and apply the products of learning. The mission of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to engage jointly in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to address communication and its disorders, exercise informed judgments, and accept challenges calling for innovative clinical responses. In the execution of this mission, we are committed to honoring the individual differences and needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and growing in awareness, knowledge, and experience to meet the challenges provided by ethical practices, changing populations, and scope of practice demands.

3. Website Strategic Plan http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools- colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/about-the-csd- department/csd-strategic-plan.asp Technical Standards http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools- colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-technical-standards.asp

4. Equitable Treatment for Students and all CSD Stakeholders Western Carolina University Community Creed · I will practice personal and academic INTEGRITY · I will RESPECT the dignity and rights of all persons · I will demonstrate concern for others and live up to my community RESPONSIBILITIES · I will ENGAGE myself in the arts, culture, and intellectual life of the University · I will celebrate and take PRIDE in Western Carolina University The Code of Student Conduct (Code) is a practical document that embodies the core values identified in the Western Carolina University Community Creed. The fundamental mission of the University is to foster a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members may learn and apply knowledge. To ensure access to all of the University programs, facilities and opportunities, all members of the University community share the responsibility to comply with University policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and students also have a special obligation to uphold this Code.

5. Summer Courses 2015 Speech/language development (CSD 301) A/P of speech and hearing mechanism (CSD 380) Acoustics (CSD 372) Aural rehabilitation (CSD 472) CSD 372/472 – June 1 st – July 1 st CSD 301/380 – June 1 st – August 3rd

6. Undergraduate Students Freshman/Sophomore CSD 270 Introduction to CSD SPED 240 The Exceptional Child Complete liberal studies courses RPC/minor course Electives *Speech/language development (CSD 301), A/P of speech and hearing (CSD 380), acoustics (CSD 372) & aural rehabilitation (CSD 472) will be offered summer 2015 online CSD 372/472 – June 1 st – July 1 st CSD 301/380 – June 1 st – August 3rd

7. Undergraduate Students Junior CSD 270 Introduction to CSD SPED 240 The Exceptional Child CSD 301 Speech/Language Development CSD 370 Phonetics RPC/Minor Electives

8. Undergraduate Students Senior CSD 450 Introduction to Audiology CSD 470 Speech Language Disorders – Adults Liberal Studies RPC/Minor Elective *5 CSD courses will be required in spring so make sure you leave enough room in your schedule

9. Observation Hours Prior to graduating it is recommended you get a minimum of 25 clinic observation hours These can be obtained anywhere (The Clinical Process will give some guided observation hours) and can be counted for ASHA as long as there is an ASHA certified SLP/A Masterclinician.org Make sure you keep a log of these hours (log form in located in boxes in student room) Get a variety of observations

10. ASHA requirements ASHA requires that you have: Biological Science Physical Science Statistics Social Science If you are not sure you meet these requirements see your advisor ASAP

11. Cullowhee Conference March 26/27 – HHS 204 March 26 – 1:00 -5:00 March 27 – 8:00 – 5:00 Students are required to attend (UG – see instructors for requirements)

12. Graduate Students

13. CSD Mission Statement The fundamental role of WCU is to develop a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members learn and apply the products of learning. The mission of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to engage jointly in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to address communication and its disorders, exercise informed judgments, and accept challenges calling for innovative clinical responses. In the execution of this mission, we are committed to honoring the individual differences and needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and growing in awareness, knowledge, and experience to meet the challenges provided by ethical practices, changing populations, and scope of practice demands.

14. Website Strategic Plan http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools- colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/about-the-csd- department/csd-strategic-plan.asp Technical Standards http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools- colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-technical-standards.asp

15. Website Handbook http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools- colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-program-handbook.asp

16. Equitable Treatment for Students and all CSD Stakeholders Western Carolina University Community Creed · I will practice personal and academic INTEGRITY · I will RESPECT the dignity and rights of all persons · I will demonstrate concern for others and live up to my community RESPONSIBILITIES · I will ENGAGE myself in the arts, culture, and intellectual life of the University · I will celebrate and take PRIDE in Western Carolina University The Code of Student Conduct (Code) is a practical document that embodies the core values identified in the Western Carolina University Community Creed. The fundamental mission of the University is to foster a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members may learn and apply knowledge. To ensure access to all of the University programs, facilities and opportunities, all members of the University community share the responsibility to comply with University policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and students also have a special obligation to uphold this Code.

17. Graduate Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to prevent and diagnosis disorders of speech and language across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to treat disorders of speech and language across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate informed clinical judgments through innovative evidence based practices that honor and respect cultural and individual diversity. Students will commit to pre-professional growth by demonstrating the implementation of ethical and informed practices that respond to changing populations and scope of practice demands.

18. Cullowhee Conference March 26/27 – HHS 204 March 26 – 1:00 -5:00 March 27 – 8:00 – 5:00 Students are required to attend (UG – see instructors for requirements)

19. Graduate students SUMMER CSD 683 – any section CSD 594 – Cognitive

20. Graduate Students CSD 640 Voice Disorders CSD 648 Language Disorders School Age CSD 678 AAC CSD 683 Clinical Practicum *If you are graduating in December – Masters project – CSD 681 required

21. Graduate Students Leveling Students CSD 670 Fluency CSD 672 Language Disorders – Adults CSD 640 Voice Disorders CSD 648 Language Disorders – School Age CSD 683 Clinical Practicum

22. Information You Need Clinic placements will be given out by late-April for summer – fall will be given out by the end of summer session Most everyone will have a school placement in the fall to coincide with the school age language class You need to focus on getting clinic hours this summer (adult hours for most) – make sure that you are available to the site Continue to check your catamount email throughout the summer in case we need to get in touch with you (class time change or room assignment)

23. Licensure and Certification For application for NC licensure http://www.ncboeslpa.org For ASHA certification http://www.asha.org/Certification/SLPCertification.ht m http://www.asha.org/Certification/SLPCertification.ht m Please see your advisor with questions Remember you must take and pass the praxis before graduation (report scores to WCU) We must have copies of praxis scores in your file before graduation

24. Remediation of “C” grades 1 st C – required to take a comp in that subject the following semester 2 nd C – automatic reduction in load by 3 hours the following semester (excluding summer) and take a comp in that/those subject(s) the following semester 3 rd C – set out one semester (excluding summer), reapply to program, take comp in that subject the following semester

25. Remediation of “C” C in clinic – assigned to SHC following semester and will complete a clinical comp in area of weakness the following semester All comps will be scheduled to be completed by the 11 th week of the semester If you fail the comp you will be required to take the course the next time it is offered – even if you have graduated – your forms will not be signed (for ASHA, state license) until course is retaken and passed

26. Scholarship Opportunities Yvonne Saddler Nielsen Scholarship Cheshire Center Scholarship Program of Excellence Scholarship

27. Graduate Assistantships for 15/16 If you are interested in an assistantship for next year, you must submit a letter of intent and resume (including courses for grades last semester) by Tuesday, March 17 th – 5:00pm Please remember your time will be limited next year as you will have heavier clinic placements (MWF – clinic) for your 2 nd year of graduate school In your letter you should address when you would be available to complete GA hours if your placement is 3x/week